Here at Southwest General Health Center, we take pride in our work and
in our commitment to providing top quality healthcare and support for
patients in the greater Cleveland area. Community members were responsible
for founding our non-profit, 350-bed hospital in 1920. Since then, we
have continued to build our reputation for service and commitment to the
care and wellness of our neighbors in southwestern Cuyahoga, northern
Medina, and beyond.

One of the factors that continues to set us apart here at Southwest General
Health Center is our team of medical professionals and support staff who
truly care about our community and believe in the work we do. If this
message and perspective resonates with you, consider joining our team
here at Southwest General! Our career opportunities provide plenty of
space to grow and thrive. We focus on ensuring that all of our team members
have prospects for increased wellness, personal fulfillment, and growth
on a professional level.

The Southwest Community Health Foundation helps to provide outstanding
care for patients by raising philanthropic support for Southwest General
within the communities we serve. Leadership at The Foundation includes
a committed Board of Trustees and a talented team of non-profit professionals,
bolstered by the work of our active volunteer committees. Through the
generosity and dedication of our supporters, we will continue our commitment
to the health and wellbeing of greater Cleveland for generations to come.

Areas of Expertise

Southwest General provides care in the following specialty areas:

Arthritis/Osteoporosis

Rheumatologists at Southwest General offer diagnosis and treatment of arthritis
and other joint and connective tissue disorders as well as osteoporosis.
Our skilled and compassionate team takes a multidisciplinary approach
to assure the highest level of care to relieve pain and improve mobility.

Foot and Ankle

Since conditions affecting the foot or ankle can impact a patient’s
mobility, our team helps assure that when patients come to us for treatment,
they receive the best medical care to help them to return to an active
and independent lifestyle. Podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons at Southwest
General offer state-of- the-art procedures and treatments to help patients
overcome the effects of traumatic injuries, disease and neuromuscular
disorders.

Hand and Upper Extremity

Our Hand and Upper Extremity services focus on treatment for a wide range
of conditions. Whether the conditions originate from trauma, disease or
the aging process, our orthopedic team is skilled in reconstructive procedures
and treatments to help improve function.

Our Joint Center’s focus on knee and hip replacements results in
a high level of quality care, with most patients returning home within
three days of surgery. From the moment patients enter our facility and
throughout their stay, our goal is to help them quickly attain a full
recovery with the best outcomes possible.

Additionally, Southwest General provides care for many other conditions
for which surgical intervention may be the best course of action to help
patients regain active and healthy lives. This includes patients who have
older orthopedic joint implants that need to be replaced or modified due
to wear, structural fatigue or changes in their personal anatomy. For
these patients, our highly skilled orthopedic surgeons perform a variety
of procedures to restore joint function and quality of life.

Spine

Our spine care services focus on diagnosis and treatment of disorders ranging
from herniated discs to more complex conditions caused by trauma, disease
or congenital disorders. Neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons on Southwest
General’s Medical Staff have the skill, experience and advanced
technology to provide comprehensive care for a broad range of conditions.

For Scoliosis, our specially trained physical therapists are experienced
in the latest non-surgical approaches to treating this condition, including
the Schroth Method.

Additionally, we offer conveniently located, state-of-the-art facilities
and the most up-to-date rehabilitation and aerobic equipment, including
a warm-water pool for aquatic therapy.

We Look Forward to Helping You

If you have been diagnosed with an orthopedic condition that requires surgery
or other form of rehabilitative treatment, we are ready to help you with
our award-winning program. To learn more about orthopedic specialties
and the treatment options available at Southwest General, call our Health
Connection at
440-816-5050.